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That's a great idea. I will def do that. Its not that I don't value myself at nothing I was just trying to get in any way I can. I worked in the music industry for 5 years (large record labels) and that's how I got my foot in the door so I was just trying to do the same. Thanks for the great advice

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I also came to the tech sector having previously worked in a field where the only way to get established was by working for free (publishing in my case) and was surprised to find I couldn't do the same to get a programming job.

Tech is different, and the fastest way to get an employer to stop taking you seriously is to ask for less than you appear to be worth.

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